Independents facing an identity crisis over Wallace’s exile

The exile of Mick Wallace from his former alliance with other Independents has only prolonged the identity crisis of the technical group.

Having purged him because of the embarrassment caused by his tax affairs and “hit man” comments, the group has demonstrated a willingness to be accountable for individual members — thus moving into the realm of a political party.

And now it is divided over whether it has allowed itself become something far more than just, well, technical.